Interested in Becoming a Foster Parent?

We thank you for your interest in helping families and children across Missouri. We are pleased that you took the time to seek information on becoming part of the team of professionals who are dedicated to locating homes for children when they cannot safely remain in their own home. This team also strives to keep sibling groups together, reunify families, and support our foster and adoptive parent partners.

There are many reasons why people consider becoming a foster or adoptive parent. Whatever that reason may be, there is basic information that needs to be considered before starting the process.  The Children's Division is committed to locating and training couples and individuals who can provide stable, safe, caring, and skilled homes for children across the State of Missouri. After contacting your local Children's Service Worker, you will be provided with an informational packet that you can read through in order to make an informed decision.

You have already taken the first step to becoming a resource for children in the state's care. We hope that you will continue through the training and assessment process and join our efforts to help Missouri families and children. Your Children’s Service Worker will be happy to answer any further questions you have.


Some of the local Children's Division contact numbers are:
Cole County Children’s Division
573-751-4688



Boone County Children's Division
573-882-9180


Callaway County Children's Division
573-592-4138


Moniteau County Children's Division
573-378-4681


Osage County Children's Division
573-437-4188


You may find additional County Children's Division office numbers at:
http://dss.mo.gov/offices.htm